Branches of Government
How many branches of government are there?
Three
What is the meaning of the word veto?
To reject
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
Preamble
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
Which branch of government creates laws?
Legislative Branch
How does the process of creating a law start?
It starts with an idea that is turned into a bill.
Did the state or federal government have the most power under the Articles of Confederation?
State
When was the Constitution signed?
September 17, 1787
True or False: The Bill of Rights applies to all people in the U.S.
True
How many justices are in the Supreme Court?
Nine
Who can have the idea for a law?
Anyone
What was the United States' first constitution called?
Articles of Confederation
How many articles and amendments are in the Constitution?
7 articles
27 amendments
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
Personal freedoms and keeps the government from having too much power.
What are the two chambers of Congress?
House of Representatives and the Senate
What is the last step in creating a law?
It is sent to the president to sign.
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
What are the first three words of the U.S. Constitution?
"We the People..."
What year did Congress approve the Bill of Rights?
1791
Must be at least 35 years old, natural born citizen, living in U.S. for 14 years
Must be at least 35 years old, natural born citizen, living in U.S. for 14 years
What happens if the president does not sign the bill after 10 days?
It becomes law.
Why were the Articles of Confederation a failure?
The people needed a stronger central government.
Who wrote the Constitution?
James Madison
Which amendment protects the right to free speech?
1st amendment